Sweden boss John Dahl Tomasson insists he has no intention of “doing stupid things” with Alexander Isak as the new Liverpool striker prepares for his first minutes of action since May this week.
Tomasson revealed he has already been in contact with Reds manager Arne Slot following Isak’s £125m deadline-day move from Newcastle United, as the pair discussed how best to manage the forward’s involvement.
Isak finally brought an end to a summer-long transfer saga on Monday night, sealing a record-breaking deal that makes him the most expensive player in British football history.
The 25-year-old immediately linked up with his international teammates after finalising his dream switch to Anfield, and following his first training session on Tuesday, he could feature for Sweden in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
Isak is also in line to make his Liverpool debut when they travel to Burnley after the international break.
“I saw him smiling, have you seen his face? He is so happy to be here, he is so happy to play, so I think that tells you a lot,” Tomasson said. “He really likes being in a group.
“Of course his form is what I said the other day, normally in pre-season you play plenty of games, plenty of training but that is not the case. So is he able to play 90 minutes? Of course not.
“Are we going to do stupid things with Alex? No, we are not going to do stupid things with Alex. So we, of course, have a plan but he is smiling and he is happy to be here.
“No instruction [from Liverpool], we always have good connections with a lot of clubs, I have spoken to the manager. Our doctor has spoken to their doctor.
“Our physio Ben (Rosen) has spoken to their physio and the physical department at Liverpool. And normal communication we have with each club, it is quite honest.”
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